Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018

The Cougar Store is hosting a staff and faculty appreciation day sale.

Stop by the store today for 25 percent off all items excluding textbooks, technology and merchandise already on sale.

There will also be treats available while you browse!

Register now for the SIUE Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Summit. Click here to register.

8-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Morris University Center, Second Floor Conference Center

Coffee and refreshments begin at 8 a.m. You're invited to come early to see the University's strategic goals and discuss with members of the University Diversity Council before the larger conversation begins!

The Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan Summit will be a gathering to inform the University community of our final Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, review a University-wide diversity learning program demo, recognize the University Diversity Council and provide a space where we can share our thoughts about the plan and any other issues.

For more information, please contact The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion at siueidi@siue.edu or ext. 5382.

Dear Members of the Campus Community:

Our biweekly dialogues to support critical conversations and understanding around issues of campus climate for black students, faculty and staff, social justice, and our collective responsibility to build a sustainable campus environment will continue:

Noon-1:30 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 19
Peck Hall, Room 2405

We remain grateful to all who have attended our fall semester sessions, shared their thoughts and/or listened carefully. The following dates cover the spring semester:

Fridays, Feb. 2 and 16, March 2, 16 and 30, April 13 and 27

All sessions will run from noon-1:30 p.m. in Peck Hall, Room 2405.

Thank you,

Denise Cobb
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Please consider joining The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion for a webinar examining campus climate and the topics of microaggressions, exclusionary behaviors, political correctness and more.

Microaggressions, Equity and Inclusion Webinar
1-2:30 pm
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Morris University Center, Mississippi/Illinois Room

The recent national outrage and controversy surrounding the rally in Charlottesville and continued protests of controversial speakers on campuses has been unprecedented. Today, campuses are experiencing tremendous upheaval, a rise in student activism and institutions living in a world of uncertainty.

Join our expert presenter, Naomi Sigg, director of Multicultural Affairs at Case Western Reserve University, for insight and best practices to assess and improve campus climate. This webinar will give you practical steps and solutions to move beyond civility towards a truly inclusive institution.

Click here to register.

Do you know of an outstanding employee who deserves recognition? Perhaps a member of your staff consistently demonstrates excellence in their work.

The beginning of the new year/semester is a great time to recognize these hard working employees!

The Employee Recognition Program Award is an esteemed accolade bestowed on an employee who epitomizes the University’s core values in his or her daily work. These employees are engaged in accomplishing the mission of the University, upholding its values and routinely exceed the call of duty.

Faculty, staff or students can make nominations, but the immediate supervisor must support the nomination. Employees in their current position for two years and that have not received the award within the last five years are eligible for nomination. Nomination forms and additional details are available online.

We encourage you to nominate your valued staff members and recognize them for their hard work and dedication to SIUE. For questions or more information, please contact Jen Oates-Blair at joatesb@siue.edu or ext. 2127.

Thank you in advance for your time and nominations!

The 2018 application process for Springboard to Success Student Leaders is now open.

This is an opportunity for student leaders from various areas of campus life to come together to help create a welcoming experience for future SIUE students. The Office of Admissions is looking for students who meet the following criteria:

• Have completed a minimum of 24 semester hours at SIUE by the end of Spring 2018 and plan to enroll in Fall 2018 classes at SIUE (summer enrollment not required)
• Good disciplinary and financial standing with the University
• Good standing with University Housing
• Good academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

If you know any students who meet this criteria, if you have questions, or to receive an application, please contact Regiere Lovett at 650-2754 or relovet@siue.edu.    

The application deadline is Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Presenters are needed for the Spring 2018 Leadership Programming Series. The Student Leadership Development Program is open to any SIUE undergraduate or graduate student, and covers a variety of topics centered around leadership, communication and career issues.

We have two different programs we are looking to fill. If you are interested in serving as a presenter, please read below and then complete this form getinvolved.siue.edu/submitter/form/start/146410.

Leadership Lunches—will occur on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. throughout the semester (dates below)

Women’s Leadership Institute—February 20 from 4 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

We are interested in a wide range of topics. Listed below are topics that have been previously offered, but we are interested in other topics as well. Each session is between 45 minutes and 1 hour, and we ask that the sessions not just be a full lecture. We hope that there will be some sort of interactive portion with an activity, discussion, etc.

Cross Cultural Awareness	Professional Etiquette	Conflict Resolution	Effective Communication
Understanding the Org. Climate	Stress Management	Ethical Leadership	Civic Responsibility
Mindfulness in Leadership	Team Leadership	True Colors	Leading Your Peers
Keys to Leadership Success	Dealing with Change	Social Justice	Event Planning
Becoming a Successful Leader	Social Media	Interviewing Skills	Building Your Resume
Social Change Model of Leadership	Time Management	LinkedIn	Recruitment & Retention
Leadership Issues in the LGBT Community	Positive Psychology/Leadership	Sustainable Leadership	Creating Effective Incentive Programs